15 PhD Calls: HEALENAE offers 15 fully funded PhD positions focusing on health and environment anthropology across various European and African universities. The program aims to explore critical issues related to sustainable development, public health, and environmental challenges.
PhD Calls Under, Health And Environment In Africa And Europe (HEALENAE)
- 🎓 PhD Start Date & Funding: All 15 positions begin September 1, 2026, fully funded for 3 years.
- 🌍 Application Notes: Candidates can apply for multiple projects but must submit applications directly to each university; check specific application procedures and deadlines.
- 🏛️ University Positions & Deadlines:
- Aarhus University: 4 positions (Projects 2, 6, 8, 10) – Deadline: Mar 15
- Oslo University: 3 positions (Projects 1, 9, 14) – Deadline: Mar 16
- KU Leuven: 2 positions (Projects 7, 13) – Deadline: Mar 11
- University of Edinburgh: 2 positions (Projects 5, 15) – Deadline: Mar 16
- University of Nairobi: 2 positions (Projects 4, 12) – Deadline: Mar 15
- University of Cape Town: 2 positions (Projects 3, 11) – Details pending
- 🔬 Research Themes Across Projects:
- Agro-chemicals, food, health, and environmental impacts in East Africa and Europe
- Climate change, migration, and elder/youth care
- Toxic environments, industrial and agricultural pollutants
- Livestock management, zoonotic diseases, and biodiversity conservation
- Epidemics, disease control, biosecurity, and vector-borne diseases
- Non-communicable diseases, environmental determinants of health
- Urban health, infrastructure, European policy impacts, and citizen engagement
- Youth mental health, gambling, and social/environmental crises
- 🤝 Supervision & Collaboration: Most projects are co-supervised between African and European universities and may involve NGO/CSO engagement, secondments, and cross-continental research collaboration.
- 📝 Expected Outcomes: Projects aim to produce ethnographic and interdisciplinary insights bridging anthropology, medical, environmental, and public health studies, addressing structural, social, ecological, and policy-related factors affecting health, disease, and environment.
- 🌐 Enrollment & Mobility: Students will typically be enrolled in two institutions (one in Africa, one in Europe) with planned fieldwork, academic secondments, and collaboration opportunities.
- ⚠️ Preparation Note: Some project details are pending; universities will provide adequate support for proposal preparation.
Designation
Doctoral Candidates (PhD positions)
| University | Number of Positions | Project Numbers | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus University | 4 | 2, 6, 8, 10 | March 15, 2026 |
| Oslo University | 3 | 1, 9, 14 | March 1, 2026 |
| KU Leuven | 2 | 7, 13 | March 11, 2026 |
| University of Edinburgh | 2 | 5, 15 | March 16, 2026 |
| University of Nairobi | 2 | 4, 12 | March 15, 2026 |
| University of Cape Town | 2 | 3, 11 | March 15, 2026 |
Research Area
- Health and Environment Anthropology
- Climate Change Impact
- Non-communicable Diseases
- Migration and Care
- Toxic Pollutants and their Effects
Location
Positions available at:
- Aarhus University, Denmark
- Oslo University, Norway
- KU Leuven, Belgium
- University of Edinburgh, UK
- University of Nairobi, Kenya
- University of Cape Town, South Africa
Eligibility/Qualification
- An internationally recognized Master’s degree or equivalent in anthropology or related social sciences and humanities.
- Candidates must not hold a doctoral degree at the recruitment date.
- Candidates must comply with mobility rules (not have resided in the recruiting country for more than 12 months in the past 36 months).
Description
The HEALENAE project provides a unique opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research that bridges anthropology with pressing global health and environmental issues. Doctoral Candidates will engage in fieldwork and collaborate with local and international scholars, civil society organizations, and governmental bodies. Each project examines specific topics related to public health, environmental sustainability, migration, and socio-political dynamics in both African and European contexts.
How to Apply
Candidates are encouraged to apply directly to the respective universities associated with the desired project. Each university has specific application procedures, linked under the project descriptions.
Last Date for Apply
- Aarhus University: March 15, 2026
- Oslo University: March 1, 2026
- KU Leuven: March 11, 2026
- University of Edinburgh: March 16, 2026
- University of Nairobi: March 15, 2026
- University of Cape Town: March 15, 2026
For further details and to access application links, please refer to the specific project descriptions on the respective university’s website.
